Unit name | Language and Power: Introductions to German History |
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Unit code | GERM10039 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Dr. Havinga |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of German |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit introduces students to key aspects in the history and development of the German peoples and the German language, and to the study of the German past through the disciplines of history and linguistics. It aims to help students develop their skills of critical analysis and synthesis, informed discussion and the written as well as oral presentation of ideas. It consists of:
The unit thus aims:
Students who complete the unit successfully will be able to:
1) outline knowledge of the political and linguistic history of the German-speaking world, and of key critical concepts in understanding that world
2) apply close textual reading skills, engaging independently with primary works, at a standard appropriate to Level 4
3) identify relevant primary and secondary literature (via library and IT resources) to inform their understanding of key concepts and developments in the history of the German-speaking world
4) turn their knowledge to critical analysis, formulating arguments orally and in writing at a standard appropriate to Level 4.
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous sessions and asynchronous activities, including seminars, lectures, and collaborative as well as self-directed learning opportunities supported by tutor consultation.
1) A 1000-word group wiki, dealing with two topics (for a group mark of 30%). Testing ILOs 1-3.
2) A 2000-word essay. (70%) Testing ILOs 1-4.
Allinson, Mark. 2014. Germany and Austria since 1814. London: Routledge.
Fulbrook, Mary. 2004. A Concise History of Germany. Cambridge: CUP.
Horan, Geraldine, Nils Langer, and Sheila Watts (eds). 2009. Landmarks in the History of the German Language. Bern: Peter Lang.
MacGregor, Neil. 2016. Germany: Memories of a Nation. London: Penguin.
Salmons, Joseph. 2012. A History of German. What the past reveals about today’s language. Oxford: OUP.